African Empires and Kingdoms, Great Zimbabwe: LookSmart page with links to various Great Zimbabwe resources.Great Zimbabwe National Monument: UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ruins of Great Zimbabwe are a unique testimony to the Bantu civilization of the Shona between the 11th and 15th centuries. This city, covering an area of nearly 80 hectares, was an important trading centre, renowned since the Middle Ages.Images from Great Zimbabwe: Ten photographs.Lost Tribes of Israel | Mystery of Great Zimbabwe: The story of Great Zimbabwe.The Great Zimbabwe National Monument: Granite structures that are a dedication to the Shona civilization which was thriving around 11.00 to 1500 A.D. Located in the southern region of Zimbabwe, near the town of Masvingo. Site details information about location, facilities and research activities.